Achill Island is one of the highlights of our upcoming trip to Mayo:
https://www.goldenireland.ie/westport-wonder-7th-10th-april-2024/
Our Guide, Maureen Campbell will accompany you on a great day out where you can explore Achill for yourself and enjoy its many delights.
Thanks to Mayo County Council for sharing the following information on Ireland’s largest island:
Top 10 Things to Do in Achill
- Achill has some of the best quality beaches in Ireland, winning several Blue Flag & Green Coast awards every year. Stunning Keem Bay is one of the most famous and has become one of the Wild Atlantic Way’s signature points.
- The majestic Atlantic Drive is a must-do, providing over 40km of spectacular coastal scenery. En route, you will see Kildownet Castle, where Pirate Queen Grace O’Malley once lived. The top of Minaun is an incredible 360° vantage point and is a popular spot to watch the last sunset over Europe, on New Year’s Eve.
- Get on your bike! Not only does the Great Western Greenway start (or end) on Achill, the island also has three looped trails, from 12km to 44km.
- Hike to the top of Slievemore (671m high) which provides breathtaking views of Achill Island, of the Atlantic Ocean, and of wild Erris across Blacksod Bay.
- Step back in time in the Deserted Village. Located at the foot of Slievemore, the village consists of 80-100 stone cottages and contains megalithic tombs dating back 5,000 years ago.
- Croaghaun (688m) is one of the highest sea cliffs in Europe, with stunning views over Keem Bay, Achill Head and the Benmore cliffs. Just mind your footing!
- Achill Island is ideal for outdoor adventures, such as windsurfing, cycling, scuba diving, golfing, hiking, fishing, surfing, hillwalking,horse-riding, and kitesurfing!
- All year around in Achill, you can enjoy festivals, events and activities in relation to traditional music, arts & crafts, and sports, to name just a few.
- Visit Achill Experience, where you can immerse yourself in the history and heritage of the island. Mayo’s first aquarium is also here, brimming with native fish!
- Achill Island is home to some beautiful tearooms and fine dining restaurants. Try some of the island’s locally sourced seafood, lamb, sea-salt and carrageen!
See Westport Wonder Tour for more details: https://www.goldenireland.ie/westport-wonder-7th-10th-april-2024/